# SpongeBob vs Circle Survive

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Circle Survive at 100% against SpongeBob's 54%. Circle Survive also leads on price (Free vs $10.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.0). SpongeBob's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Circle Survive is free to download; SpongeBob costs $10.99 up front. Circle Survive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SpongeBob asks for nothing beyond the download.

Circle Survive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpongeBob has 239 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of SpongeBob's written reviews are positive against 100% of Circle Survive's.

SpongeBob ships an update every 4 weeks, Circle Survive fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpongeBob | Circle Survive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spongebob-the-cosmic-shake/id6445992619/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-survive/id6479916562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **239** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) | [Oguzhan Kati](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737490394) |

## What reviewers say

### SpongeBob

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spongebob-the-cosmic-shake/id6445992619)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Casual, #163 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a cosmic adventure as SpongeBob, using wish-granting tears to navigate bizarre Wishworlds. Master platforming skills, collect unique costumes, and explore diverse realms filled with familiar characters and original music.

**Highlights:** Platforming skills, 30+ F.U.N.tastic costumes, 7 distinct Wishworlds, Buddy movie banter, Original voice actors, New soundtrack

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent graphics and animations
- 💡 Variety of costumes and outfits
- 🎨 Vibrant and colorful visuals
- 🎯 Faithful to the SpongeBob universe

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🕹️ Unresponsive or glitchy controls
- 💾 Inconsistent or lost save progress
- 🕰️ Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during boss fights and level transitions
- Invisible objects and glitchy environments
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Inconsistent checkpoint activation

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Implement different gameplay speeds
- Improve save/load functionality
- Optimize performance for older devices


### Circle Survive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-survive/id6479916562)

Engage in a fast-paced, minimalist auto-shooter game that challenges your focus and reflexes. Master one-finger controls to navigate unique levels, eliminate enemy formations, and collect power-ups. Customize visuals and unlock new content for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Minimalist auto-shooter gameplay, One-finger control, Customizable visuals, Randomized power-ups, 100 unique levels, Pro game mode, Leaderboards

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpongeBob free?

SpongeBob costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Circle Survive free?

Circle Survive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SpongeBob or Circle Survive?

Circle Survive is rated higher. SpongeBob averages 4.0 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while Circle Survive averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SpongeBob or Circle Survive have ads?

Circle Survive shows ads; SpongeBob does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpongeBob or Circle Survive?

SpongeBob ships an update every 4 weeks, and Circle Survive fortnightly. Most recently, SpongeBob was updated on November 8, 2026 and Circle Survive on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*